CARA Sessional Facilitator
Join a national leader in domestic abuse prevention to make a real difference.
Hampton Trust is a leading domestic abuse charity with a focus on tackling the root cause of domestic abuse and criminal behaviour. We pride ourselves on being innovators in our field, highlighting gaps in service and testing new approaches.
In recent years we have expanded our reach from being a locally based Hampshire charity to delivering across multiple UK Police Force areas. This is an exciting time for the organisation as we continue to deliver our award-winning intervention nationally.
- Job Title: CARA Sessional Facilitator
- Hours: Saturday 9am – 4pm (booked subject to individual availability)
- Salary: £22.28 per hour
- Delivery Sites: Hampshire, Dorset, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk (Please specify which area you are applying for in your application)
- Contract: Zero Hours
About the role
If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of delivering an innovative response to tackling domestic abuse, then this could be the role for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampton Trust and take a key role in delivering CARA (Cautioning and Relationship Abuse) in Hampshire, Dorset, West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, and Norfolk.
CARA was originally developed as a partnership between Hampton Trust, Cambridge University and Hampshire & IOW Constabulary. It targets Standard Risk domestic abuse offenders, offering two domestic abuse awareness raising workshops as part of a Conditional Caution issued by police. CARA has expanded nationally and continues to grow. In 2023/24 1023 participants completed CARA and 90% of those reported CARA had made a positive impact on their motivation to change their behaviour. To learn more, visit our dedicated website: projectcara.org.uk
We are looking for skilled practitioners who have experience in delivering group work, a knowledge of domestic abuse issues and an aptitude and ability to engage individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Full training will be given, providing opportunities to develop and hone skills in motivational interviewing and to see the powerful impact of group work. Hampton Trust has a strong ethos of supporting staff to develop skills and competences ‘on the job’.
Workshops are delivered on a Saturday. You will be required to be available 9am-4pm on the days you are booked to deliver CARA.
We are currently looking for candidates to join our existing pool of skilled and experienced facilitators. Facilitators are generally recruited for one police force area (i.e. Hampshire) and can put themselves forward to cover delivery in other areas if required as the need arises. CARA delivery sites are:
- Hampshire: Southampton, Eastleigh, Cosham, Basingstoke, and Newport (IOW)
- Dorset: Bournemouth
- West Midlands: Birmingham, West Bromwich, Coventry
- Cambridgeshire: Huntingdon (& potential for Peterborough)
- Norfolk: Norwich, Great Yarmouth
There is no requirement to be available each week, instead we are looking to recruit a pool of facilitators who will be scheduled to deliver CARA Cohorts subject to their availability and proximity to the delivery sites. In addition to the hourly salary, reasonable mileage and expenses attached to delivery will also be provided. Facilitators will be required to commit to a minimum delivery of 2 cohorts (4 workshops) per year.
Please note as part of the selection process, all successful applicants will be required to attend CARA Facilitator Training. We have provisionally identified the following dates for training: 20th to 22nd March 2026 with two additional virtual evening sessions to be scheduled. In person training will take place in Southampton (venue to be confirmed) and travel will be required for facilitators based outside of the area.
We welcome applications from candidates who are fluent in an additional language and who would be interested in additional training for delivery of the CARA Telephone Intervention (CTI).
Apply now and be part of our mission to deliver impactful interventions and support those affected by challenging circumstances. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details. We encourage growth and self-awareness within this post.
Rewards and Benefits of working for Hampton Trust
Equal Opportunities
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our company believes that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the communities we serve.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We stand against any form of workplace harassment based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is unwavering, and we continue to build a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
Development and Renumeration
We are committed to the development of our staff and there are plenty of opportunities for growth at Hampton Trust.
Benefits:
- Paid Mileage
- Ongoing training and development
- Free DBS checks
Closing date and interviews:
- Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2nd March 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing Monday 9th March 2026
Should you wish to discuss this role before applying, please contact: Emma Hazan (Director of Service Development): [email protected]
Please note:
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We may also extend the closing date if required to ensure a fair and thorough recruitment process. To avoid disappointment, we encourage early applications.
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to acknowledge each application individually.
If you have not heard from us within 48 hours after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks & satisfactory references.
Next steps
Please complete our online application form by selecting the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
All applicants are kindly asked to complete the application form in full. You may attach an additional information sheet only if you need to provide further work history relating to Domestic Abuse.
Please note that:
- CVs and cover letters will not be accepted
- Applicants should not use AI‑generated content in their personal statements
Once completed, please submit your application to [email protected] by 9am on Monday, 2nd March 2026.
Hampton Trust is committed to improving and finding ways of creating a more diverse workforce, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
